Monthly Archives: September 2009

Show Saddles

September 25, 2009
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Show saddles are designed more for use in the show ring rather than for endurance riding or other equestrian events. There are two main styles of saddles in general, Western or English. Depending on the discipline or style of riding one wants to do, one can choose either a Western show saddle or an...

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Side Saddles

September 18, 2009
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Leather and synthetic side saddles come in a range of different styles and materials. They are used for a wide range of purposes, as well. Side saddles are often called lady saddles because they are and have most often been used by women to ride in a side saddle position more easily and comfortably....

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Synthetic Endurance Saddles

September 11, 2009
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If you are going for endurance riding, then you need more than just an ordinary saddle! 'Endurance saddles' are especially designed for the equestrian sports involving regulated long distance races. Since endurance riding pertains with the coverage of long patches of rough and challenging terrain for multiple days, it is essential to confirm...

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Synthetic Western Saddles

September 4, 2009
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Synthetic Western saddles offer riders of every level an economical alternative to traditional leather saddles. Cost isn't the only benefit of synthetic Western saddles though. Not only is going the synthetic route less expensive, but because synthetic materials are more durable your new saddle will age better and last longer. The materials used to...

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